Tender

Virtual Reality Suite - Upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

02 Dec 2016 at 13:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the upgrade of a Virtual Reality Suite at the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre located in Catcliffe, Rotherham. This open procurement process, designated as a sub-threshold exercise, has a tender period that concludes on 20th December 2016 at 12 noon UK time. The contract is expected to commence on 21st December 2016 and run until 28th February 2017. The project falls under the CPV category related to laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with an estimated contract value of £150,000 and a minimum budget of £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can provide installation and commissioning services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate their capability to meet the project deadline and requirements. Companies that excel in innovative technology solutions may find this contract particularly advantageous, as the University seeks to enhance its existing Virtual Reality capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Reality Suite - Upgrade

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for supply of goods and services to the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Catcliffe, Rotherham. Scope: The installation and commissioning of upgrade activity in respect of existing Virtual Reality equipment, installed at the Nuclear AMRC, Brunel Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, UK. Ideally required to be completed by the 31st of February 2017, where Tenderers are unable to meet this deadline, then their lead time for equipment and programme for completion must be clearly identified within their submission. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an sub threshold open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 20th of December 2016 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9f0a5b7-ea99-4515-807e-b09b6d11be38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4365020c-7c26-4231-b5e1-469e48481cd3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Dec 2016 - 28 Feb 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Ericka Lyne
Contact Email
e.n.lyne@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 5TZ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Rother Vale
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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